Illinois Officials and Local Proposals Highlight Press Notes
Governor Joseph W. Fife and Secretaries of State and Officials listed with names like J. N. Pearson and O. W. Pavey. A call for electric light enterprise by local syndicate resembles Lacon’s model. Bloomington Pantograph explains Illinois gains two congressmen due to census. Marion Times names T. Nowell Leavitt as a strong Republican candidate from Marshal county, praised for vigor and appeal in the campaign.
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Lacon
The
Maron Times
T. Nowell Leavitt
Leavitt
Printer Errors Cause Short Editions for Subscribers
The office reports a recent mishap where about 80 subscribers received a half sheet due to bundles weighing out yet printing short by 40 to 80 sheets. A counter from Chicago will be attached to presses to show printed sheets per edition and prevent future omissions.
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Chicago
Lacon Lights In Operation With Incandescent System
The Lacon electric light system now in operation uses 90 incandescent bulbs laid along all streets. Mayor Thompson says arc lights cost 60 to 20 dollars yearly but cannot light the whole city, so incandescent lights were chosen and are well received. Each bulb costs 14 dollars per year, casting clear light and shadows at distance, making the city bright. The total annual cost for the system is 1260 dollars and a citizen in the suburbs reports good illumination to his doorstep.
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Lacon 18
Thompson
Cough Syrup Ad Proclaims Cure At 25 Cents
An advertisement touts Dr Ball's Cough Syrup as a universal cure available through all dealers for 25 cents. The copy mixes promotional hype with fragmented lines about possessions and personal ambitions, ending with a garbled flourish.
Easter in Pasadena Amid Flowered Churches
Easter in Pasadena is described with vivid floral decoration and bright sunshine. Passages note blooms at churches including the M E Tabernacle with lilies, roses, and palms, plus a $200 free will offering from the Ladies Aid, and remarks on local crops and community news. The writer mentions personal details about family, crops, and visitors, closing with warm regards.
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Pasadena
Pasapend
California
M.E Tabernacle
Rey Phelps
Bro Wherry
Putnam
Ethel
Papa
W H. Brereton
Lacon
Eustace
Pennosboro
W Va
Not Insane Afterall Asa Nighswonever Sanity Stated
Asa Nighswonever of Sparland area faced an insanity charge at Lacon. The jury found him not insane after questioning and testimony from his wife and two others. He quips that if he is sane, the court should examine his wife who he jokes is a little crazy. The family then leaves together in their wagon.
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Asa Nighswonever
Sparland
Lacon
Catarrh Cure Claim Draws $100 Reward
The Republican notes a claimed universal cure for catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally. The ad asserts cure in all stages, offering $100 for any case it cannot cure, and invites readers to request testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio.
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The
Republican
Zhadl
Hall
F. J. Qheney & Co
Toledo
19th annual Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Meet
The 19th annual convention of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Peoria district M E Central Illinois Conference met at the city church. President Mrs P H Bramble presided with grace and dignity. Delegates from abroad attended despite heavy weather. papers, discussions, and reports highlighted missionary work in Mexico and Northwestern missions across several states. The closing notes praised zeal and devotion in advancing church missions.
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Dr Bacmenster
Toulon
Cora T. Raed
Abingdon
Mia Wilson
Princeville
Tobias
Peoria
Wilson
Mills
Mra Johnson
Lewiston
W. 8. Rogers
Dille
Whitefield
Misa Hewitt
Mexico
Rey Win Woolley
Cora Tullia Reed
Northwestern
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Michigan
South America
Bulgaria
India
Calcutta
China
Japan
Myrtle Mills
Doyle
Mesara Woolley
Andrews
Worley
Fosdick
Woolley
Mra Dille
Mra
R G. Qardner
Mra & Ferguson
M. Emerson
Quotes from political figures spark lively debate in May gathering
A collection of quips and jests from senators judges governors and Democrats during a May convention session. Remarks reference tariffs taxes the Chicago fair aid requests and wartime memory with humor and sharp critique.
Liver Health Claim for Herbine Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Herbine as a universal liver and stomach cure. It promises relief from biliousness constipation jaundice nausea and indigestion and claims to have no equal among liver medicines. Priced at 75 cents and sold by Dr F A Powell.
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F. A. Powell
Buckien
Arnica
Burglar Proof Vault Unveiled at Lacon Bank
Mayor John O. Thompson and 1st National Bank of Lacon officials unveil a nearly seven foot high bank vault with twelve layered steel walls two inner doors and a massive two ton outer door. The vault features time locks and individual plate locks, guaranteeing burglary resistance and a Chicago bank style design worth $2000.
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John 8. Thompson
1St National Bank of
Lacon
1St National Bank of Chicago
Thompson
Henry High School Alumni Plan Banquet and Organization
Graduates met at Lewis M. Lincoln residence to form a Henry High School alumni association and prep for a June 18 1892 banquet. Elise Helper was chosen chairwoman with officers elected including James Steele president and Mrs L M Lincoln treasurer. Next meeting set for May 20 to receive committee reports and confirm venue at Iss Browns home.
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Henry High School
Lewis M. Lincoln
Elise Helper
James Steele
L. M. Lincoln
Ernest Ponzer
Minnie Kline
Blanche Brown
Hettie Matter
Mra C. Jones
Vincie Harper
Stella Motter
Iss Brown
Henry High School Alumni Association
Board of Education of
Henry
The
Webb's Ticket Office Offers Broad Rail and Steamship Rates
31,00 to 85,00 saved. Cut rates to all points of Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and New England. All points of the East, South and Southwest. Cheapest rates to and from England. Choice routes, fastest time. Webb's Ticket Office, agents all railroads and ocean steamers, 100 South Adams St., Peoria, IL.
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
New England
England
Webb
Peoria
Ills
Refreshing Wisconsin Summer Resorts Draw Visitors
Summer days lure excursionists to Wisconsin Central Lines trips to Fox Lake Lake Villa Oconomowoc Waukesha Cedar Lake Neenah Waupaca Fifield Butternut Ashland and more. The resorts offer cool air balsam fragrance and scenic landscapes for pleasure seekers hunters and fishermen. Pamphlets describe durations rates and arrangements for visits.
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Wisconsin
Uoon
Fox Lake
Lake Villa
Ukwonago
Waukesha
Cedar Lake
Neenah
Waupaca
Fifield
Butternut
Ashland
Wils
Wtaconein
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Forrest
Kinnear & Forrest
Kinois
Rice
Calis
Wight
Kinnear
Dr Forrest
T. #. GLOVER
Novany Posiic
Anp
Greser
Ill
Benry
Gronen Burr
Enrror
P. O
Corrention
Bloomington
Ilinois
Richmond
D—D
David Burglar
Tama Democrat
J. J. Spry
Albany
Chicago Fair
Fowler
Democrata
Marshall We Mill
Cleveland
Henry Waterson
H. M. Bluffer
Grover Cleveland
the Alumni Association
Arion
Ate
Glommon
T P.aeral
Jon C. Ghinage
J. I. Thompson
J. Thompson
Minneapolis
Rev H. SP. , Nichols
Harry Huntington
Lillian
Olive L. Baker
Baratoge Township
Julia Ann
John L. Martin
Decatur
A. EB. Waughop
Richar Waughop
BK. H. Hutchins
Coan & Bush
Wm. B. Deck
Hewry
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